 It was intended that Mercedes-Benz would enter rallying with the Mercedes-Benz W201 in the early 1980s.Yet, as all wheel drive and turbochargers were introduced by the competition (Audi Quattro) at that time, this was cancelled.Instead the W201 ended up being used in the DTM touring car series from 1988, with the car again being prepared by AMG, who became an official partner and continue to enter the new DTM.